Photos of the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

Thousands of Christians gathered for the Holy Fire ceremony, celebrated in the same way for 11 centuries and marked by the appearance of “sacred fire” in the two cavities on either side of the Holy Sepulchre.

April 15, 2017Orthodox Christian worshipers hold candles while participating in the Holy Fire ceremony in the tomb of Jesus at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Atef Safadi/EPA